Freedom in Christ The Gospel In Lesson 11 3RD Qtr 2017 Galatians

Galatians 5:13  For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 

Sunday Galatians 5:1  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 

Galatians 1:3, 4  Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,  Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 

Romans 6:15  What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.  Romans 6:18  Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.  Romans 8:1  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.  Monday

Galatians 5:4,5  Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.  For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.  Tuesday

but by love serve one another. Galatians 5:13  For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  Wednesday

Galatians 5:3  For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.  ‘Christ took human nature upon him, and became a debtor to do the whole law in behalf of those whom he represented. He fulfilled every specification of the law, and condemned sin in the flesh; yet many ministers repeat the falsehoods of the scribes, priests, and Pharisees, and follow their example in turning the people away from the truth.’ Signs of the Times, 1/16/ 1896 Thursday

Christ was compassed with the infirmities of humanity, he was ‘More than this, he removed every excuse from fallen man that he could urge for a reason for not keeping the law of God. Christ was compassed with the infirmities of humanity, he was beset with the fiercest temptations, tempted on all points like as men, yet he developed a perfectly upright character. No taint of sin was found upon him.’ Signs of the Times, January 16, 1896

This is the first and great commandment. Matthew 22:36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said to him ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.’ Friday Shall we do away with love? God forbid!

While it is true that our busy activities will not in themselves The labor of love springs from the work of faith. Bible religion means constant work. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. While it is true that our busy activities will not in themselves ensure salvation, it is also true that faith which unites us to Christ will stir the soul to activity’ (MS 16, 1890). 6BC 1111.